Installing Java

    The current version of Java can always be downloaded from the following site:

http://java.sun.com/

    You should choose to download the latest version of the JDK. You do not need to download the version that includes NetBeans, unless you plan on using NetBeans.

    NetBeans and Eclipse are both Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) that enhance the Java development and debugging process. Later in this appendix, there is information about using an IDE. Installation of Java occurs through a Windows installation program. You can simply accept all the installation defaults. Figure B.1 shows the installation process.

Figure B.1: Installing Java on Windows

    Once you have Java installed you will next need to install Apache Ant.